Sr. Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Location: Allendale, NJ, Leesburg, VA, or Remote
Company: VB Spine
Looking for a career where your work truly matters? At VB Spine, you'll be part of a mission-focused team that supports surgeons during life-changing spinal procedures. We're the largest privately held spine company and among the largest family-owned medical technology companies in the world, dedicated to innovation, surgeon partnerships, and improving patient outcomes in spine care. As a Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist in our Regulatory Affairs function within the Spine division, you'll apply broad and advanced knowledge of regulatory frameworks, requirements, and processes to advise cross-functional teams and leadership on complex projects and strategies - supporting global product development, lifecycle management, and regulatory
What You'll Do:
- Train and mentor the Regulatory Affairs team on sources, resources, and the status of local, regional, and global regulations
- Actively participate as a project stakeholder, driving value and meeting planned milestones
- Develop, update, and lead global regulatory strategies and Regulatory Plans for projects
- Prepare, submit, and track regulatory applications under review; provide updates to project teams independently
- Negotiate with regulatory authorities on common issues throughout the submission process
- Perform and oversee regulatory impact assessments of post-market changes
- Act as an independent reviewer for peer submissions
- Support global registration activities by providing data, developing documentation, and coordinating information requests
- Monitor the regulatory environment and share relevant updates with the broader RA team
- Review and approve collateral materials, Medical Education materials, and presentations
- Actively participate in and support external audits
- Execute acquisition integration strategy post-close under limited supervision
- Drive process improvements and recommend changes to procedures
- Advise on regulatory requirements for quality, preclinical, and clinical data in support of submissions and clinical study applications
- Evaluate proposed preclinical, clinical, and manufacturing changes for regulatory filing strategies
- Ensure compliance with post-approval/clearance requirements, labeling, advertising, and promotional materials
What You Bring:
- Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Science, Legal, Regulatory, Engineering, or equivalent
- RAC certification preferred
- Minimum of 7 years of regulatory experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in regulatory pathways, risk-benefit analysis, submissions, registration, compliance, post-market surveillance, and distribution
- Ability to operate with appreciable latitude for independent action and decision-making
- Experience planning, conducting, and overseeing regulatory assignments with limited supervision
- Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to mentor and potentially oversee the work of Specialists or Senior Specialists
- Willingness to accept challenging assignments that stretch and build capabilities
Why VB Spine?
We believe in growing talent from within. At VB Spine, join a high-performing Regulatory Affairs team where you'll provide senior-level strategic guidance that enables the successful global launch and continued compliance of innovative spinal technologies.
Compensation:
Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and performance. The typical pay range for this position is $135,000.00 - $145,000.00 annually, with potential for bonuses and incentives plus benefits. Final compensation is determined on a case-by-case basis and considers a variety of factors including experience level, regulatory expertise, and market conditions.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company